
Rufous-backed Inca Finch
A species of Inca Finches Scientific name : Incaspiza personata Genus : Inca Finches
Rufous-backed Inca Finch, A species of Inca Finches
Botanical name: Incaspiza personata
Genus: Inca Finches
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Description

The rufous-backed Inca finch (Incaspiza personata) is a species of bird traditionally placed in the family Emberizidae, but it may be more closely related to the Thraupidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
Feeding Habits
Rufous-backed Inca Finch primarily forages on the ground, either alone or in pairs. Specific diet details are scant, but its foraging behavior suggests a variety of ground-based food sources.
Habitat
The habitat of rufous-backed Inca Finch generally encompasses arid montane regions characterized by the presence of cacti, agave, and notably the towering Puya raimondii plants. These birds are commonly associated with ecological zones that feature dry mountainous slopes.
Dite type
Omnivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Inca Finches Species
Rufous-backed Inca Finch